There’s a way enjoying this recipe without making it super sweet and unhealthy. We love this recipe and hopefully you will to. Today we are going to show you how we make our “Sweet” Rice pudding without adding any sugar. Hopefully you guys will enjoy this as much as we do.

This is what you’ll need:

Serves 3

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Coconut milk
• 1 Cup cooked Rice (white or brown)
• 1 Tbsp Coconut flakes
• 1 tsp Vanilla essence (or honey)
• 1 Tbsp Raisins
• 1/4 Cup Almonds (optional)
• 1 tsp of Cinnamon (to taste)
• 1 Cup fresh Strawberries
• 2. tsp Stevia (optional)

1. You’ll need 1 cup of cooked rice (white or brown). (see tip below on how to make your rice)

2. We need the thicker milk to be mixed with the liquid because it usually separates when stored for some time, so before you open the can of coconut milk shake it well (or stir it well).

3. Pour the coconut milk in a small pot and bring to simmer over medium low heat.

4. Add the vanilla essence (or honey) and cinnamon to the milk and stir to combine.

5. Add the cooked rice to the mix and continue stirring until it is evenly distributed.

6. Let it simmer on low heat in the pot for about 5-10 minutes, you’ll notice the milk starting to boil and the mixture will thicken.

7. You’ll know it’s done when it is all thickened and looks like kinda like the picture below.

8. Scoop the pudding out and into a bowl and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to let it air underneath. Then place it in the fridge to cool completely. This might take 30 minutes, depending on your fridge.

Prep before serving:

– Chop the almonds into chunks or blend in a food processor if you like it to be grainy. Mix the raisins with the chopped almonds, stir in the coconut flakes. Set aside. If you choose to skip the almonds, you can add 1 tbsp extra coconut flakes and raisins (this will make it sweeter)

Strawberry Sauce:

– Mash the strawberries well, or for greater results use a food processor to make your strawberries extra saucy. Add the stevia and blend well.

TIP:

If you don’t have a rice cooker, use a small pot and add

• 1/2 Cup Rice
• 1 Cup Water

Cook on high heat with lid, once the water has come to a boil turn off the stove and let it sit until the water has dissolved. About 15 minutes depending on your equipment.

If you have a rice cooker use the instructions given but add a bit more water to the mix because we need the rice to be a bit thicker and not so dry.

Serving:

Stir together the cold pudding with the almonds, raisins and coconut flakes and serve the rice pudding in a small portion sized bowl or a glass. Pour the strawberry sauce on top and enjoy! 😀